Obesity Is Defined as a ___________________ of 30 or Greater

question 30

Multiple Choice

Obesity is defined as a ___________________ of 30 or greater. It is calculated as a combination of weight and height.

• A) body mass index (BMI)
• B) body accumulation index (BAI)
• C) accumulation scale (AS)
• D) mass Index (MI)

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Definitions:

Peripheral

Relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something; often used to describe things that are not of primary importance.

Sympathetic

Pertaining to the sympathetic nervous system, part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's "fight or flight" response.

Peripheral Nervous System

Part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for connecting the central nervous system to the rest of the body.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and coordinating bodily functions.